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In January, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in San Clemente, CA was 26% higher than the previous month and 33% higher than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Trends

In January 2014, Pre-foreclosure activity increased 175.0% compared to the previous month and increased 450.0% from the previous year. Auctions were the same as the previous month and dropped 33.3% from the previous year. Bank-owned properties decreased 28.6% from the previous month and increased 25.0% from the previous year.

San Clemente CA Foreclosure Status

Pre-foreclosures accounted for 45.8% of foreclosure activity in January 2014, Auctions 33.3% and Bank-owned properties 20.8%.

San Clemente CA

In January, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Orange County, CA was
7% higher
than the previous month and
25% lower
than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Status

Pre-foreclosures accounted for 52.7% of foreclosure activity in January 2014, Auctions 29.3% and Bank-owned properties 18.0%.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Orange County CA foreclosures were the same as national statistics and 0.2% below state figures in January.

Orange County CA Foreclosure Activity

Pre-foreclosure
activity increased 10.3% in January compared to the previous month and increased 47.0% compared to the

The Orange County CA Real Estate Report below reflects the number of
resale single family residences and condos as well as new homes selling
in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, San Clemente
and San Juan Capistrano. Also reflected is the % of change is from the
same month last year.

The rent vs. buy decision often is a lifestyle choice and a matter of
timing. While mortgage rates are rising, most mortgages have a fixed
interest rate, so payments are stable and long-term values grow, which
is an investment consideration for potential buyers. Rents tend to trend up,
and are expected to rise in 2014, but landlords are responsible for all
maintenance costs. While owning a home comes with yard work, repairs
and insurance costs, there are also significant tax benefits available
to homeowners.

Average apartment rents for Orange County have spiked with housing price growth,
typically $60 more on average for 2013 each month compared to
the previous year’s equivalent average. Average rental rates for

The busy spring selling season in Orange County will soon be upon us. You may be contemplating what home improvement projects to tackle either for your own enjoyment or for increasing your home's selling price. Regardless of your current motivation, you'll want to be leary of improvements that won't increase the value of your home.

Here are 5 Home Improvemtne Projects to Avoid:

1. Gourmet kitchen with high-end accessories. You don't want to be 'cheap' about it, but too much cutomization in a kitchen turns buyers off.

2. Home office remodeling. Even though home offices are popular, you will only get approximately 46% on your investment.

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